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Jacobite Risings

Battle of Loch nan Uamh 1746

1746
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Naval action at Loch nan Uamh · Last action of the 45
Era
Jacobite Risings
Battle Type
Naval Engagement
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Government (Royal Navy sloops)
Forces
Royal Navy c.3–4 sloops (~200–300 crew)
VS
Victor
French (escape with Jacobite treasure)
Forces
French c.2 frigates (~500 crew)
Outcome
French frigates fight off Royal Navy and escape with gold; last military action of the rising
The Battle

History & Significance

Three weeks after Culloden, French frigates Mars and Bellone fought a fierce engagement with Royal Navy sloops at the loch where Charles had first landed — the final military action of the 45.

Casualties & Losses

Several killed on both sides; French frigates damaged but escape

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Loch nan Uamh 1746

Loch na Eala,crannog
Scheduled monument · Iron Age–Medieval · ~4.1 miles
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